Axé Capoeira will be hosting an Afro-Brazilian Block Party on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, 2012 on Granville Street. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of our group and will also showcase a Capoeira competition and a Batizado ceremony. The event is expected to draw thousands of people for a full day of performances including traditional dance, music and Capoeira culminating in a huge Brazilian street party not to be missed.
Welcome to the 2012 Afro-Brazilian Block Party!
Date: Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, 2012
Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Granville Street
Mark Your Calendars and Join The Party!
Open Press Conference: Capoeira Q&A with the Mestres
WHEN:
Friday, July 27, 2012 @ 12:00pm
WHERE:
Woodwards
128 W Cordova Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
CALLING ALL MEDIA & CAPOEIRISTAS:
You are invited to join an open press conference and Q&A session with a panel of guest mestres from around the world in Vancouver, BC, Canada! This event is open to capoeira students of all groups, and we encourage all local media and members of the general public to attend. The panel is hosted by Axé Capoeira as a feature event of their 30th Anniversary batizado event and Afro-Brazilian Block Party 2012!
Schedule of Events
You can download a copy of the schedule here:
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12:00PM - 2:30PM | Open Press Conference: Capoeira Q&A with the Mestres | ||||
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4:30PM | OPEN TRAINING | KIDS CLASS | OPEN TRAINING | KIDS CLASS | REGISTRATION @ BCIT |
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5:00PM | WORKSHOPS @ BCIT (KIDS/BEGINNER/ADVANCED) | ||||
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5:30PM | ADVANCED / BEGINNER CLASS | ADVANCED / BEGINNER CLASS | ADVANCED / BEGINNER CLASS | ADVANCED / BEGINNER CLASS | |
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6:00PM | WORKSHOPS @ BCIT (KIDS/BEGINNER/ADVANCED) | ||||
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6:30PM | REHEARSAL @ ACADEMY | REHEARSAL @ ACADEMY | REHEARSAL @ ACADEMY | RODA @ ACADEMY | |
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7:00PM | RODA @ BCIT | ||||
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7:30PM | RODA @ ENGLISH BAY | RODA @ KITS BEACH | RODA @ ART GALLERY | FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL @ ACADEMY | |
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8:00PM | REHEARSAL @ BCIT | ||||
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11:00 AM | Capoeira Music Orchestra |
Capoeira Music Orchestra |
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11:30 AM | Capoeira Workshop | |
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12:00 PM |
Kids Interactive Show | |
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12:30 PM | Kids Roda de Rua | |
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1:00 PM | Beginner / Intermediate Competition | |
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1:30 PM |
Maracatu Showcase | |
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2:00 PM | ||
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2:30 PM | Kids Roda de Rua | Free Capoeira Class (Open to the public) |
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3:00 PM | Advanced / Instructor Competition | Roda de Rua |
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4:00 PM | Kids Roda de Rua |
Zumba / Dance Class (Open to the public) |
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4:30 PM | Batizado and Troca de Corda ceremony | |
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5:00 PM | Samba Showcase | |
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6:00 PM | Main Show | |
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6:30 PM | ||
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7:00 PM | ||
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7:30 PM | ||
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8:00 PM |
Visa Invitation Letter
Here is a link for an invitation letter to our event if you are applying for a visa. The file is password protected and must be opened in Microsoft Word. To receive the password, please email shows@axecapoeira.com.
Registration Forms
Here are the registration forms for the event. You can also register online here.
For any inquiries about billeted accommodations please send your questions to housing@axecapoeira.com.
If you are interested in staying at a hotel, the YWCA [http://www.ywcahotel.com/] is sponsoring the event and all registrants receive 10% off. The YWCA Hotel is conveniently located 3 blocks from the academy and has single and group rooms available. Mention that you are with Axé Capoeira to get the discount.
Rules and regulations are up!
Vendors, please download the applications and hand them in by June 9th, 2012.
If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please have a look at our sponsorship package.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.
Contact Us
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Marcus Aurelio – (604) 537-8943
Julie Ali – (604) 761-4635
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